Open full image Pin
Untitled, by Walter Sickert, ink, 1894

Untitled

Walter Sickert

1894

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1894 ink by Walter Sickert, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Walter Sickert
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a row of tall, dark buildings with many windows. A fence runs in front, and a few people walk along the sidewalk. One woman in a long dress stands near the fence, while others sit or stand nearby. The street looks empty, with just a few small details like a dog and a cart. The artist used quick, rough lines to capture the scene. The buildings look plain but have a lot of small details, like shutters and chimneys. This style was common in the late 1800s. If you like this sketch, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Walter Sickert
Artist

Walter Sickert

Walter Richard Sickert (31 May 1860 – 22 January 1942) was a German-born British painter and printmaker who was a member of the Camden Town Group of Post-Impressionist artists in early 20th-century London.

See the richer artist page

More by Walter Sickert

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app